Julie Elliott Payne ('97) and Gary Payne (’99), Denton :: celebrated the birth of their first child, Gary W. Payne III, in August. Gary III weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20.25 inches long. His parents already are indoctrinating him in all things green pride and expect him to enroll at UNT around 2028. Julie is the publications manager and Gary is a photographer and videographer at UNT.